CVE-2009-4242 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the CGIFCodec::GetPacketBuffer function within RealNetworks RealPlayer (versions 10, 10.5, 11, Enterprise, Mac, and Linux) and Helix Player 10.x. This critical vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 9.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious GIF file that triggers improper memory allocation. While highly severe with complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
10.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
11.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
11.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
11.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:realplayer:11.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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